Ronald Wayne McCall of Cuba, Missouri and formerly of Steelville, Missouri was born on Wednesday, January 2, 1946 in Knoxville, Tennessee to Frank “Cotton” McCall Jr. and Virgie Adaline (nee Berry) McCall and passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at the age of 80 years, 9 months and 22 days.
He grew up in Chicago, Illinois and later moved to Steelville, Missouri around 1970.
He married Donna “Sue” Streiler on March 5, 1964 in Chicago, Illinois.
Ronald proudly served his country in the United States Army, including a tour of duty in Germany.
He was raised in the Pentecostal faith and later converted to Catholicism about a year ago, remaining devoted to his Christian faith.
He was a skilled carpenter. He helped build two of Chicago’s well-known landmarks, the John Hancock Building and the Sears Tower. He later worked alongside Jim Garth.
Ronald enjoyed playing the guitar and electric piano. He also enjoyed fishing, watching movies and relaxing with his favorite television shows.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Cotton and Virgie McCall; grandparents, Frank D. and Hattie McCall and Raymond and Lavada “Sissie” Berry; infant daughter, Trisha McCall; granddaughter, Jessica Johnson; special friend, Diane Sparks; uncles, Ray, Willie, Bob and James Berry and Norman Graham; aunts, Dorothy Graham, Anna Capps, Ann Berry and Edith Berry; and cousins, Terry Graham and Doug Berry.
He is survived by his children, Ronda (Mike) DeLeon of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, Jenny (Henry) Gibson of Steelville, Missouri, Ronnie (Brandy) Cummings of Crystal River, Florida and Tonya (Trevor) White of Rolla, Missouri; siblings, Nancy (Dextor) Lowe of Burlington, North Carolina, Debora Owens (Gerald Moore) of Tennessee City, Tennessee and Ricky (Karen) McCall of Strawberry Plains, Tennessee; eight grandchildren, Ryan Johnson, Miracle Gibson (Shain Helms), Alysia Cummings (Roger Melton), Dalton Cummings, Isaac Cummings, Forrest White, Stephan White and Jack White; eight great grandchildren, Taylor Johnson, Haley Johnson, Annabelle Wright, Phoenix DeLeon, Delbert Villarreal, Carson Melton, Serenity Melton and Chaos Melton; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, October 30, 2026 at Hutson Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri.
Funeral service was held at 7 p.m. on Friday, October 30, 2026 at Hutson Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri with Pastor Jerry Beers officiating.
The family chose cremation as his final disposition.
Arrangements under the direction of Hutson Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri.
